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Apple Time MachineChronoSync
Free

Included free with macOS.

 Paid

$49.99 with a 15-day trial; a cheaper Express edition is on the App Store and Setapp.

macOS macOS
  • Built into macOS with no extra software to install
  • Automatic hourly snapshots require no ongoing manual effort
  • Syncs to drives, NAS, other Macs and selected cloud services
  • Can create bootable backups
  • macOS only, no support for Windows or Linux
  • Needs a dedicated external drive or network share for storage
  • macOS only
  • Paid license, with ChronoAgent sold separately
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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